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The website content is a reflective photo essay titled "Look Back: Beautiful Reflections Of My World," which explores the concept of looking back through a collection of photographs and musings on life's moments, using glass and mirrors as creative elements.

Abstract

The photo essay "Look Back: Beautiful Reflections Of My World" is a contemplative journey through time and space, capturing the essence of reflection, both literal and metaphorical. The author, known as pockett dessert, participates in Anne Bonfert's writing prompt, "See What’s Behind You," to share a curated selection of images that showcase the beauty of reflections found in nature, urban settings, and everyday life. From the serene snowdrifts and the vibrant street art to the historic Sherwood Inn and the culinary delight of Québécois poutine, each photograph tells a story, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect on the significance of moments that often pass unnoticed. The essay also touches on the use of eco-friendly de-icers in cities and the transformation of the Sherwood Inn during the 1918 influenza epidemic, weaving together personal experiences with broader historical contexts. The author's appreciation for the present moment is underscored by quotes from Ray Bradbury and Federico Fellini, emphasizing the importance of recognizing life's significant events in retrospect.

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The author finds beauty in the reflections captured through glass and mirrors, suggesting that these reflections can represent the passage of time and the accumulation of experiences.
There is an appreciation for the simplicity and complexity of moments, whether it's the undisturbed snow on a car window or the bustling nightlife during the holiday season.
The essay conveys a sense of wonder and discovery in everyday scenes, such as the roadside art reflecting the sky or the dessert art in a bakery window.
The author values historical context, as seen in

PHOTOGRAPHY | WRITING PROMPT | CREATIVE

Look Back: Beautiful Reflections Of My World

Prompt: Look in the mirror, see what’s behind you.

Once again, pleased to join Anne Bonfert’s writing prompt, “See What’s Behind You.” Here is my photo collection of looking back, creative reflections with glass and mirrors.

The years go by. The time flies. Every single second is a moment in time that passes. And it seems like nothing but when you are looking back … it amounts to everything. — Ray Bradbury

snowdrift

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My first attempt at looking back—do I dare open the car window? Why disturb the pretty snow accumulation to take a photo?

P’town

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A summer road trip meanders to the northern seaside tip of Cape Cod. Provincetown, known as P’town, is a popular LGBTQ+ destination, with beautiful beaches, art galleries, shops and restaurants.

street art

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Winter driving—when temperatures plummet, salt trucks and ploughs keep the traffic arteries free from ice and snow.

Did you know? When temperatures dip below -20° C (68°F), urban cities substitute the following eco-friendly de-icers for rock salt; [ ✓ ] beet juice Cheers, it’s non-toxic! Although you can drink it, it tastes like dirt! [ ✓ ] mozzarella cheese brine (Wisconsin) [ ✓ ] sugarcane molasses (Minnesota).

breakfast reflections

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From the breakfast table at The Sherwood Inn (est.1807), colonial-green French doors reflect a blue sky, bare tree branches and Skaneateles Lake, in the Finger Lakes region, New York.

A century ago, the inn converted into a temporary hospital during the 1918 influenza epidemic.

© pockett dessert, Old Port, Québec City

poutine

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A Québécois meal—classic poutine with only three ingredients. Golden, crispy French fries, big chunks of fresh cheese curds topped with abundant gravy.

Have you tried poutine?

magical moments

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“When the most important times are occurring, we don’t even recognize or notice them. We are just busy living our lives. Only looking back do we know what was a significant moment in our lives.” — Federico Fellini

cake, flowers and french country architecture

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Living la vie en rose! Charming French Country architecture is reflected in a bakery window display. Known for their buttercream icing, this bakery’s cakes, cupcakes, cookies and cake pops are made with butter, no additives or preservatives. Oh so delicious!

nightlife

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Saturday night we hop in the car, head downtown for the seasonal magic of holiday lights. Layered warmly from head to toe, we arrive to find nightlife all abuzz at local cafés, pubs and restaurants while late-night strollers are Christmas window shopping.

Thankful I have hand warmers in my pockets. Soothing warmth for my nippy fingers exposed to below-zero temperatures and wind chill while taking pictures.

No one looks back on their life and remembers the nights they got plenty of sleep. — Unknown

looking back

A photograph can be an instant of life captured for eternity that will never cease looking back at you. —Brigitte Bardot

A Note of Thanks

Thank you to the Editors at SNAPSHOTS — Allan Rae (alto), Dennett, Sherry Kappel and David Montgomery.